[Blood Mage]

It's a difficult decision but I really think we need to rest Casemiro for this. Not sure we should risk Rashford or Fred either.

De Gea
AWB - Varane - Martinez - Shaw
McTominay - Eriksen
Antony - Bruno - Garnacho
Martial​

 

[Offsideagain]

Palace fans the noisiest in the PL. We need to shut them up early if that’s possible. Reckon the big fella will be on at some stage as Martial and Rashford are doubtful. Hope he picks Pellestri.

 

[Utd heap]

Palace fans the noisiest in the PL. We need to shut them up early if that’s possible. Reckon the big fella will be on at some stage as Martial and Rashford are doubtful. Hope he picks Pellestri.

They've got about 200 lads in one section to the left of the goal, can barely hear them when you're in the away end so i'm sure Varane/Casemiro and co will be able to somehow handle it.

 

[NoPace]

It's a difficult decision but I really think we need to rest Casemiro for this. Not sure we should risk Rashford or Fred either.

De Gea
AWB - Varane - Martinez - Shaw
McTominay - Eriksen
Antony - Bruno - Garnacho
Martial​

I'm tempted to suggest a first game for Lisandro at DM. Eze and Olise are quick and get into decent positions in that area. And Malacia should need less rest than the older players, with Shaw at LCB.

We should really sell McTominay and buy some 25 year old DM doing well in midtable who can backup Casemiro then backup the next guy. Amrabat before his World Cup glow-up kind of thing.

 

[bosnian_red]

It's a difficult decision but I really think we need to rest Casemiro for this. Not sure we should risk Rashford or Fred either.

De Gea
AWB - Varane - Martinez - Shaw
McTominay - Eriksen
Antony - Bruno - Garnacho
Martial​

Needs balance. Arsenal away, even full strength, we will be massive underdogs for a win. A draw would be a good result. If you rest out most important players here, you seriously increase the chance of dropping points here, where at that point we are then relying on a win to make it worth it. 5 points out of City, Palace away and Arsenal away would have been a good result. We are well on course and now we should be aiming for 4 more points. Get the win vs Palace, then think about Arsenal where a draw or a loss wouldn't be a massive different to our season. A draw vs Palace is 2 points dropped, and then we either make up for it or we are behind on the norm.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Needs balance. Arsenal away, even full strength, we will be massive underdogs for a win. A draw would be a good result. If you rest out most important players here, you seriously increase the chance of dropping points here, where at that point we are then relying on a win to make it worth it. 5 points out of City, Palace away and Arsenal away would have been a good result. We are well on course and now we should be aiming for 4 more points. Get the win vs Palace, then think about Arsenal where a draw or a loss wouldn't be a massive different to our season. A draw vs Palace is 2 points dropped, and then we either make up for it or we are behind on the norm.

I think it's fair to sit Casemiro mainly for the yellows. Rashford really depends on Martial's status, because if Martial is out then you have to play him upfront. If Martial is fit then you could get away with subbing Rashford on

 

[Red00012]

Rest Casemiro, Fred and Shaw for Antony, McTom and Martinez …start the rest that played v City

 

[Shark]

Rest brigade out in full force

 

[moses]

Needs balance. Arsenal away, even full strength, we will be massive underdogs for a win. A draw would be a good result. If you rest out most important players here, you seriously increase the chance of dropping points here, where at that point we are then relying on a win to make it worth it. 5 points out of City, Palace away and Arsenal away would have been a good result. We are well on course and now we should be aiming for 4 more points. Get the win vs Palace, then think about Arsenal where a draw or a loss wouldn't be a massive different to our season. A draw vs Palace is 2 points dropped, and then we either make up for it or we are behind on the norm.

Yep, getting the 3 points against Palace has to be the aim. Any points dropped v Arsenal is not a disaster.

 

[Gerald G]

It's a really tough decision but I'm now leaning towards playing Case and not resting anyone. I've changed my mind about 3 times already! There's no point resting players and dropping points here - it would be stupid. We might drop points with our best team out too, so probably best to take it one game at a time.

The FA have really screwed us over moving the game to this date. I'd only rest players that are injury doubts.

De Gea
Dalot--Varane--Martinez--Shaw
Casemiro--Eriksen
Antony--Bruno--Rashford/Garnacho
Weghorst

I don't expect Martial to be fit for this game so start Weghorst if ETH thinks it's not too early. If Rashford isn't fully fit then I'd start Garnacho instead. We could really do with Antony putting in a great performance here,

Then would hopefully revert back to this midfield and attack vs Arsenal:

Casemiro--Fred
Bruno--Eriksen--Rashford
Martial​

 

[The Corinthian]

I’d like to start off with the below and then bring the big guns on at the 60 min mark if we need to…

DdG

Malacia
Shaw
Martinez
AWB

McTominay
Eriksen
Bruno

Garnacho
Weghourst
Antony

Bring on Rashford, Casemiro, Fred, and Martial if we still need a goal second half…

 

[Garethw]

Possible banan skin this one.

It really is. I can’t believe some of the lineups I’ve seen in this thread. We need to play as strong a team as possible to ensure we get the three points.

 

[Garethw]

Rest brigade out in full force

It’s utterly crazy.

 

[RedDevilRoshi]

I think whatever team Erik selects, it’s going to please some folk and annoy others (nothing new in this place I suppose). Fred & Casemiro both being a booking away from a suspension against Arsenal is an absolute nightmare scenario going into this game. Real dilemma whether to play them or not and take the risk but John Brooks being a card happy ref when he wants to be, it’s a risk I’d rather avoid. Plus McTominay-Eriksen worked really well as a duo at the start of the season. Having said that, if they do start then fine. Martial doubtful, therefore I won’t be surprised if Rashford starts up top. Will be nice to see two striker options on the bench (if Martial is deemed fit) for the first time in a very long time!

De Gea

Wan-Bissaka - Varane - Martinez - Shaw

McTominay - Eriksen

Antony - B.Fernandes - Garnacho

Rashford​

Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Casemiro, Fred, Elanga, Weghorst, Martial (if not fit then Pellistri)

Score Prediction - Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester United

 

[mu4c_20le]

Arsenal game is 4 days after, why are people nervous? Forest is the game to rotate

 

[Waynne]

Not now but they almost had one

Almost doesn't count. Neither does hair clippers

 

[git_united]

Arsenal game is 4 days after, why are people nervous? Forest is the game to rotate

Mainly Fred & Casemiro yellow cards plus Martial & Rashford‘s questionable fitness. Otherwise, full strength.

 

[DJ_21]

Must get the 3 points tonight. Be a lot less pressure then for the game against arsenal. I’d take 7 points out of 9. But hoping we pick up all points in the next 2 games.

 

[DJ_21]

Arsenal game is 4 days after, why are people nervous? Forest is the game to rotate

Can’t risk any injuries or suspensions tonight when we need our best players against arsenal.

 

[Dannn411]

I think I change my mind on the line-up. The Palace game is more important than the Arsenal game because its the game we have the better chance of winning. So I think we should go full strength here and maximise the opportunity and then rotate at Arsenal. If we win at Palace, we can play Arsenal under no pressure. A loss at Arsenal is not the end of the world.

 

[croadyman]

I think I change my mind on the line-up. The Palace game is more important than the Arsenal game because its the game we have the better chance of winning. So I think we should go full strength here and maximise the opportunity and then rotate at Arsenal. If we win at Palace, we can play Arsenal under no pressure. A loss at Arsenal is not the end of the world.

No but would be if Casemiro/Fred aren't available

 

[Escobar]

I think we see a front 3 of Rashy Garnacho and Antony

 

[Motorman]

De Gea
Wan-Bissaka Maguire Martinez Shaw
McTominay Eriksen
Antony Bruno Garnacho
Weghorst​

 

[prateik]

Wout a day

 

[zenith]

Only changes we can actually afford for this one are Mctominay for Casemiro and wout for martial (enforced)

 

[Rapsel]

Looking forward to a Wout cameo.

 

[Hackman2210]

De gea.
AWB
Lindelof
Martinez
Malacia
McT
Eriksen
Bruno
Antony
Wout
Garnacho

Pellestri / Fred / elanga as subs. Oh and Maguire for a 89th minute cameo…….

 

[pacifictheme]

Hoping sancho is involved in some way, if he's ready. Could do with some competition for Antony on the right.

 

[Nori-]

As weird as it sounds, I'm more worried about this game than the City one.

With the big games you always feel you have a chance, especially recently with our confidence back.

With teams like Palace, unless you pull away early you'll have to grind out a result for 90mins. Also with the heavy fixture list, I'm guessing there'll be some changes to the starting 11. Another potential banana skin.

 

[cyberman]

As weird as it sounds, I'm more worried about this game than the City one.

With the big games you always feel you have a chance, especially recently with our confidence back.

With teams like Palace, unless you pull away early you'll have to grind out a result for 90mins. Also with the heavy fixture list, I'm guessing there'll be some changes to the starting 11. Another potential banana skin.

Can’t see many changes when our last game was 4 days ago and a 12:30 kick off as well.
We can rotate for the more than winnable three cup games after Arsenal

 

[Telsim]

The pragmatic and sensible thing would be to focus on this game. Increase our chances to win by playing our strongest XI, even if it puts the next game in jeopardy.

But I just can't bear the thought of losing to Arsenal. They and their fans are absolutely insufferable as it is. Them winning will make me have to go around with a bucket to vomit in. Ughh... I'd let Casemiro, Rashford, and Varane sit this one out. Or at least play significantly less. It's such bullshit we have to play this game and they get a week to rest.

 

[Mike Smalling]

I know that I'm getting way ahead of myself, but if we win our two next games, we would be three points behind Arsenal (having played a game more).

 

[IRELANDUNITED]

I can see 1 or 2 changes here.
De gea
AWB Maguire Martinez Shaw
Casemiro Mctomminy
Antony Bruno Rashford
Wout

 

[Loon]

Viera would love to knock the wheels off the wagon here.

 

[JinnerJamie]

I know that I'm getting way ahead of myself, but if we win our two next games, we would be three points behind Arsenal (having played a game more).

It would be a fantastic position to be in, though I would happily take a draw on Sunday.
Tonight won’t we be a walk in the park despite Palace’s recent form.

5 points from City at home, Palace and the Arse away would be a good return.

 

[UnitedSofa]

Hoping for a Weghorst start tonight

 

[JJ12]

Need a big performance from Bruno if Rashford/Martial are doubtful

 

[Withnail]

Hoping for a Weghorst start tonight

He could well start. Martial is probably not fit.

 

[Real Name]

Rest brigade out in full force

Every week. Mythical resting.

 

[horsechoker]

Every week. Mythical resting.

A semi final v Forest after Arsenal would be ideal to rest a few or at least have them on the bench